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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6199348 | High speed envelope packing apparatus An apparatus for high speed packing of envelopes is disclosed. The apparatus includes an envelope flap opening assembly which facilitates the opening of each envelope by a finger of an opening element as the envelope passes through packing apparatus. Each... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6195339 | Method and apparatus for local provisioning of telecommunications network interface unit A method and apparatus for local provisioning of a network interface unit. The local provisioning is performed by depressing a pushbutton on the front panel for an extended set determined time, at which time the NIU enters into the local provisioning mode... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6168042 | Cup with attached straw A drinking device comprising a cup and a straw selectively attached to the said cup at an upper end along the rim thereof, thus allowing a plurality of the cups, with attached straws, to be stackable. The straw can be selectively removed for use.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6161324 | Scent tab for fishing lure A method and device is disclosed for scenting a bucktail type fishing lure in the area of the hair-like skirt of the bucktail, approximate the hook. The device includes a body of absorbent material that is suitably fastened or affixed to the lure. Fish sc... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6151875 | Grass catcher insert for lawn mower A debris catching insert configured to be placed in a debris catching bag which is adapted to be removably attached to a debris discharging device, the debris catching insert comprising a first side and a second side connected to the first side by a top a... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6131722 | High speed envelope packing apparatus An apparatus for high speed packing of envelopes is disclosed. The apparatus includes an envelope flap opening assembly which facilitates the opening of each envelope by a finger of an opening element as the envelope passes through packing apparatus. Each... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6102781 | Automatically securable travel limiting stops for pressure shoes used in an abrasive finishing machine An improved method and device for performing setup and adjustment of pressure shoes used in an abrasive finishing machine. The setup of the pressure shoe stop limit device is performed automatically and remotely. The stop limit is hydraulically locked in ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6053572 | Device for facilitating access to sitting position on car seat A device for facilitating access to a car seat takes the form of a multi-laminate plastic, rotating seat device or disk having a plurality of fold lines defining a plurality of segments. The disk is placed upon the seating area of a car seat and substanti... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6023877 | Fishing lure hook holder A fishing lure hook holder is disclosed and comprises generally a body 20, a first securing element 40, and a second securing element 60. Body 20 generally includes a first loop end and a second end. First securing element 40 is slidably positionable alon... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6003903 | Folding carton with attachment and cover A folding carton or box is provided with a detachable panel preferably in the form of a business reply card. An informational brochure or pamphlet is suitably secured between the outside front panel of the box and the detachable panel or business reply ca... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5988431 | Disk vending machine A vending machine system is disclosed for vending computer storage media and specifically a computer floppy disk. The vending machine includes a housing having a disk carousel therein. The disk carousel holds a plurality of disks in a vertical position. U... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5970431 | Iconized DMIS An icon based DMIS program allows for simplified and enhanced use in a coordinate measurement machine environment. Each listed icon is associated with an underlying DMIS code. Double clicking on a DMIS icon will open a window which shows the underlying DM... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5964451 | Weed removal tool with ergonomic pressure handle grip A weed removal tool is provided with an ergonomic handle shape which improves user comfort and reduces user fatigue and risk of injury. The handle is provided with a compound gripping surface which has been engineered and shaped to form a flattened egg-el... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5954297 | Rotary flyer A rotary flying device comprising an inflatable airfoil having an axis of rotation for rotation thereabout, an inflatable stabilizer disk mounted on the airfoil, a bearing assembly attached to the axis of rotation, and a bridle attached to the bearing ass... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5928773 | Foamed glass articles and methods of making same and methods of controlling the pH of same within specific limits A neutral pH foamed glass article is produced from a mixture of pulverized glass particles, foaming agent, binder, and water, wherein the glass article is heated to remove excess moisture and organic materals, then further heated to cause the foaming agen... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5876320 | Universal half folder apparatus A continuous sheet folder apparatus is disclosed that can fold any size paper in half with nested inserts inside the paper. The apparatus can also function in an intermittent mode. The half folding apparatus is accomplished by a set of lifting fingers and... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5857669 | Method and apparatus for high speed merging of sheet material onto a transport from the side A method and apparatus for high speed merging of sheet material onto a transport from the side is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pocket formed from a series of bottom guides, a series of top guides, a side restrain, a front and rear backstop, all mou... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851194 | Quick release mechanism for orthopedic limb brace A quick release orthopedic limb brace having an upright assembly and a clip member. The clip member is quickly and selectively inserted and removed from a clip housing on the upright assembly, at the convenience of a user. When the clip is locked in the c... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5850709 | Rose cone cover with indicia A rose cone cover is provided for placement around a rose cone. The rose cone cover contains at least one indicia thereon. The rose cone cover is preferably a clear plastic custom die cut cover which wraps around the rose cone and is secured by suitable f... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5820165 | Folding carton with attachment and cover A folding carton or box is provided with a detachable panel preferably in the form of a business reply card. An informational brochure or pamphlet is suitably secured between the outside front panel of the box and the detachable panel or business reply ca... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5809749 | High speed envelope packing apparatus An envelope packing apparatus for packing a plurality of envelopes with a packing material comprising a buffer stack for holding an accumulated stack of the envelopes and a packing assembly for accepting the envelopes from the buffer stack and inserting t... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806351 | Lock well for vehicle door A locking mechanism comprising a lock housing mounted in a hinged unit or the like and a bolt mounted to a fixture. The housing has a hole therein for receiving an end of the bolt. The bolt end includes a locking aperture for receiving a shackle of a padl... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5798921 | Audio storage/reproduction system with automated inventory control An audio system is disclosed wherein music cartridges are utilized in a series of cartridge racks for non-mechanical playback and recordation of an entire music collection. The audio signals are stored on music cartridges which are insertable into one of ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5758429 | Translation and rotation coupled positioning method and apparatus A positioning method and apparatus is disclosed in the form of a coordinate measurement machine for transmitting movement in three degrees of freedom, where two degrees of freedom are achieved by translational motion and the third degree of freedom is ach... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5731575 | Computerized system for discreet identification of duress transaction and/or duress access A system and method for the discrete identification of a duress transaction at an ATM banking machine. The system and method allows the customer to alert the police that a crime is taking place without alerting the criminal that an alarm has been given by... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5695052 | Plate with receptacle for beverage container A food support device with beverage fixture comprised of a polygonal planar food support surface. A dimensionally adaptable cavity is positioned within the planar food support surface, whereby a beverage container of varying diameter and type is insertabl... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5685099 | Trailer sign frame A sign system wherein surface mounted signs and sign frames on truck bodies are protected from damage by the use of a protective beveled molding mounted on the outside of the frame of the sign.... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5671489 | Tongue and groove shower and bath support system A bathing enclosure comprises a base section and two wall sections. The wall sections are mounted on the base section and are joined by a complimentary tongue and groove. The tongue and groove form a vertical seam which is water-tight, eliminating the nee... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5657713 | Tri-modal multi-canoe boating system A system for adapting an open-hulled canoe to multiple modes of operation by connecting it in parallel alignment with a second open-hulled boat using bow and stern connecting members, a rigid fore cross member which spans and is releasably affixed to the ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5598988 | Rotary flyer A rotating flying device of the type having an airfoil and a stabilizer disk is disclosed. The flying device uses novel three-hole bearings to allow for flight with streamers. Further, the flying device may be folded for ease in transportation or storage.... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5586679 | Disposable body container A collapsible, disposable body container is disclosed for safely and sanitarily transporting, storing or disposing heavy, dense, fluid-containing contents such as a dead body. The container comprises a container base and a container lid which are foldable... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5575657 | Hydraulic endodontia device A hydraulic endodontia device and method comprised of a primary obturator rod having an objective tip end with at least one spill gate integrally formed therewithin and a handle end, the primary rod being generally cylindrical in shape and gradually dimin... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5570833 | Auto-locking hanging file folder An improvement for conventional hanging file folders is comprised of connection means for releasably locking juxtaposed file folders with the connection means comprised of "Velcro"-type fasteners releasably connecting the hanging file folders having conve... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5522704 | Track mounted fan A track mounting fixture for an electric fan includes a sliding member adapted to be mounted in a track lighting fixture and constructed to retain an electric fan. Contact members on the sliding member contact conductive strips within a channel on the tra... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5517702 | Internal pool cover support A pool cover support consisting of a base, vertical member and support member. The base has a bottom, with vertical dividers rising perpendicularly therefrom. The vertical dividers form a plurality of cavities in which weights are placed to anchor the bas... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5517982 | Portable device for providing air to those trapped within a burning building A portable device for providing air to those trapped within a smoke-filled building includes a base member for mounting a building opening such as a window, an air conduit such as an air hose mounted on the base and capable of being lowered to an area hav... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515656 | Portable anchorage and fastener A portable anchorage and fastener device for securing movable articles or structures to a land mass comprising a lightweight yet rigid plate having an entry face, a ground face, a fastener end and a plurality of picket holes, each of said holes being surr... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5513785 | Gun retention system A gun retention system is provided for an officer to securely lock his weapon inside his holster while at the same time allowing quick and easy drawing of the weapon and maintaining a physical connection between the weapon and the officer's security belt.... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5507283 | System for providing air to those trapped within a burning building A system for providing air to users trapped within a smoke-filled building includes a series of piping mounted to or built inside of the exterior wall of a building. The ground end of the piping has a ventilation mechanism which draw air through a screen ... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5503090 | Dry granular fertilizer root feeder A portable fertilizer root feeder for fertilizing plants which fertilizer root feeder operates on the principle of gravity and positioning of an applicator tube in order to regulate the flow of the fertilizer. The fertilizer root feeder includes a portabl... | 04/02/1996 |
